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What should you do to unlock knee that has locked because of a mechanical fault? had meniscus tears and think i have torn it again and knee cap moves!

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Dr. JAYENDRA SHAH answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

HANG LEG,TRY 2 RELAX: IF U LOCK KNEE DUE TO INJURY OR SUDDEN MOVE AT GAMES,YOU ARE GOING TO DAMAGE MENISCUS AND BEST PLAN BE THAT , GO FOR MRI & DON'T WALK UNTIL YOU GET PROPER MEDICAL CARE BY ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON. YOU CAN USE ICE NOW FOR 10-15 MINUTES ONLY AND TAKE PAINKILLER.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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Last year,I've had OTC tear of lateral and medial meniscus. year, had surgery but lately have pain in inner knee and below knee cap its locking up on me. Why is knee locking up? And have pain? What can I do?! I work in kitchen long hours and daga?

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